HEAD TO HEAD
Fort Smith vs Jonesboro
Fort Smith leads Jonesboro on 4 of 5 factors — but the right pick depends on your priorities.
Fort Smith, AR
wins 4 of 5 factors
Jonesboro, AR
wins 0 of 5 factors
Match scores, side by side
| Factor | Fort Smith | Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable to buy | 93 | 93 |
| Affordable to rent | 94 ◆ | 84 |
| Climate comfort | 79 ◆ | 67 |
| Plenty of sunshine | 55 ◆ | 49 |
| Big-city amenities | 53 ◆ | 22 |
By the numbers
| Figure | Fort Smith | Jonesboro |
|---|---|---|
| Typical home value | $206K | $206K |
| Typical rent | $1,021/mo | $1,300/mo |
| Average temperature | 15.8°C | 13.1°C |
| Sunshine (solar) | 4.44 kWh/m²/day | 4.22 kWh/m²/day |
| Metro size rank | #196 | #323 |
Home & rent Zillow, May 2026 · climate & sunshine NASA POWER climatology. Scores are normalised 0–100 across all metros; higher is better. A research aid, not advice.